Here serving up the Pugnacious NFL and BMOC Picks. Entertainment purposes only. Money back not guaranteed.

As in years past, the rules each week: fearlessly (or not) forecasting the Texans and the Cowboys always plus four other games from the weekly professional slate which supposedly allegedly offer particularly promising prospects.

Plus one weekly straight-up Suicide Pool selection.

And an assorted six-pack (give or take) of BCS selections which strike a particular fancy. No need to remind – for entertainment purposes. Only. Thems the rules.

Here now the picks … with some assistance from Franz Ferdinand … Friday night at the House of Blues.

TEXANS (+6.5) at 49ERS

Don’t get too excited. No way wagering on Kubiak Crew racking the win. Didn’t believe when the schedule debuted. Didn’t believe when the season debuted. Didn’t believe last week even just before Schaub went braindead in the final 3:00. Don’t believe now that they’re packing a two-game self-infused skid for a prime time roadie against a staggering Super Bowl fave. All while certainly serving less than prime now over 10-game set stretched over two seasons.

But … you would never know your Houston Texans are the only NFL outfit top-five in offense and defense. And the only demolition “D” to yet allow 300 yards in a game.

You would never know that Arian leads the AFC in rushing, that Andre is tied for the league lead in grabs (34), that DeAndre leads all rookies in receiving yards. In fact, the Offensive Rookie of the Month,

You definitely know they’re capable of smashing the Niners fellow NFC West heavyweight 324-88 while building a 17-point first-half edge. And then wasting it all away converting 2-9 on third down after the break and coughing up two turnovers for 10 Seattle points.

Watt is raging. Cushing is back to crush (notice the Seattle’s stats after his concussion?). Schaub is playing for credibility outside the locker room if not in. He catches the Niners minus primo pass rusher Aldon Smith and subline backer Patrick Willis likely limited in return.

Niners enjoy the extra prep time and Harbaugh’s record in such is 8-1-1. Telling.

All things considered – the third consecutive regular season loss for the first time since the end of 2011. But by less than the spread. Regardless of the outcome, it’s Swan Oyster Depot for lunch, Wayfair Tavern for pregame, North Beach Pizza for postgame, Cafe Roma somewhere in the mix and a full supply of properly chilled Anchor Steam every stop of the way.

BRONCOS (-7) at COWBOYS

Manning mastering his all-time elite level. Never been better. Dallas has mastered the art of mediocrity. Manning has a receiver named Welker he’s targeted nine times in the red zone for nine completions and six TDs. Romo has a receiver named Dez he doesn’t target nearly enough in the fourth quarter (not even top-40 in the league and fewer grabs than DeMarco). Dallas owns a cornerback named Morris who brought a premium draft day price and apparently cannot cover anyone. Morris on Welker, or Decker, or Thomas should alone take care of the cover.

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SAINTS (-1) at BEARS

Stunning the immediate impact Rob Ryan has had on defense, given his previous results in Dallas, Oakland and Cleveland. Payton’s overall influence following exile not stunning at all. Regardless of the outcome, Gibson’s for your greater dining pleasure.

COLTS (+3) vs. SEAHAWKS

Home dog with Seahawks on back-to-back heavy travel.

LIONS (+7) at PACKERS

Pack just doesn’t seem right even with Rodgers history of getting right out of the off week.

FALCONS (-10) vs. JETS

Desperate yet again at home in prime time. This time the ATL gets it correct. And then it’s Holman and Finch Public House for your greater burger dining pleasure.

SUICIDE POOL

RAMS over JAGUARS

Jax has scored 31 points through four games. Three times in four games the Broncos have at least that in a half. In fact their 179 second most all-time. The 1966 Cowboys racked 183 with two games 50-plus. Dandy Don, RIP.

IN CASE YOU’RE WONDERING

Bad Beat of a lifetime … Fresno St. giving 19.5 points stacks a 42-3 margin with 6:15 left in the third quarter. And proceeds to surrender 34 unanswered points. Final = 42-37.

BMOC

TCU (+10.5) at OKLAHOMA

Sooners let down just a bit after busting up the Irish and the Red River Rivalry on deck. Frogs have some mojo back and always a defensive punch even minus Fields and maybe even some quarterback play. Patterson’s 2005 shocker in Norman one of only five home losses for Stoops in 15 seasons.

RICE (+3) at TULSA

Owls biggest regular season game in some time. Win and it’s inside track to the C-DOA title tilt. Seriously. Not sure that matters to many given the 10s of 10s last Saturday at the stadium for Florida Atlantic. Tulsa has the pedigree and home turf but no wins and no covers in four games. Former Dayton whiz kid quarterback Cody Green simply not measuring after the long ago transfer from Nebraska.

NOTRE DAME (+6) vs. ARIZONA ST. at JerryWorld

This isn’t an Irish thing. They’ve yet to cover ATS this season. Last season is long gone. This is more of a Todd Graham thing. He shocked Notre Dame, at Notre Dame, three years ago with Tulsa. Back in the Great State, won’t enjoy the homecoming so much.

BAYLOR (-27.5) vs. WEST VIRGINIA

Last season they play first to 70. Last season is long gone. At least for one of them. Last week Dana’s gang pretty much emptied the tank in bringing down Oakie St. With plenty of help from Oakie St. From execution to play-calling to less than fixed focus. Briles and the boys won’t be nearly as accommodating. The Bears are winning the Big 12 and all. And they’re breaking out the black & gold. Breaking bad.

TEXAS TECH (-17) at KANSAS

The alleged schematic advantage … meet the schematic advantage. Mayfield sticks and stays at quarterback proving to be more than walk-on frosh. Tied for second in Big 12 in total offense. All you need to know about the ever shrinking Big 12.

LSU (-9.5) at MISSISSIPPI ST. and GEORGIA (-10).5) at TENNESSEE

That first number seems way too low. That second number seems atrociously too low. Vegas must know something. The Sportsdom knows to stay away.

ARKANSAS (+12) at. FLORIDA

OK, some SEC with some bite. Hogs maxed out for Manziel and Co. but believe they stay spunky into the swamp where points on either side come at a premium. Alex Collins the nation’s ab fab freshman and tag-teaming with Jonathan Williams against best by far defense they’ve seen even with Easley now out for the season (and feeling the NFL draft). Not sure how much either scores so taking the points.

STANFORD (-7) vs. WASHINGTON

Past time if you’re not checking the PAC-12 pulse. Stanford owns size and speed. An unbeaten quarterback. A difference making head honcho. At home. And in the mood to slap some payback for their only loss of 2012.

OHIO ST. (-7) at NORTHWESTERN

In smallish Big 10 this qualifies as a test. A challenge. Georgia laughs. Buckeyes have won all but one meeting between the two teams since 1971. Add another.